Wenger confirms interest in Nwakali and Chukwueze

advance talks with Nwakali and Chukwueze

– Arsenal may not sign any other player except the Nigerians

– Securing work permit for both players had been a major problem

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the Gunners may not make further signings before the close of the transfer window, but the club are in advanced talks to sign two young Nigerians, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze.

Golden Eaglets captain, Kelechi Nwakali and team mates

Photo Story: The Plight Of IDPs In Maiduguri

One great problem which insurgency within the northeast has created for Nigeria is the displacement of residents within the region.




The International Organization for Migration (IMO) puts the figure of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at over 2 million as of September, 2015.

Alleged Armed Robbers Attacked By Vigilante Mob

Three armed robbers were battered bloody by members of the public in Lagos today.

An armed mobbed swarmed over the alleged thieves at Fadeyi bus stop in Lagos state.

The angry vigilantes then proceeded to attack the unfortunate hoodlums with everything they could muster to hand, hitting and tearing at the alleged criminals.

As you can see from the pictures below, the mob attack victims were left sprawled on the kerbside covered in blood, with at least one of the young men passed out, probably from going into shock and blood loss.

His companion can also be seen to have suffered a messy wound to his left eye, it is not clear whether he has lost his sight.

They were accused by the vigilante mob of attacking and robbing a young woman, however it is currently unknown whether the three alleged robbers have been charged with any criminal offences by the police.

Vigilante attacks are common in Nigeria, but it is always recommended that citizens follow the law and report miscreants and hoodlums to the police, instead of taking bloody justice into their own hands.

Leave Politics For Politicians - Rights Group Blasts Mbaka

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, has come in for harsh criticism following his New Year prophecy of an assassination attempt on President Muhammadu Buhari by corrupt politicians

Father Ejike Mbaka

Describing Mbaka as a confused sorcerer, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the national coordinator of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) said he needed prayers to rediscover his priestly mandate.

Naira Falls To Record Low Of N300 To USD1

The Nigerian Naira has plummeted to a three-and-a-half low against the US Dollar, to N300 – $1 on the parallel market.

The record slump in value has been attributed to the Nigerian Central Bank’s move to curb the supply of dollars in the country.

Governor of the NCB Godwin Emefiele said foreign reserves stood at around $28 billion compared with $37 billion in June 2014, and that the bureaux de change operators were depleting them at a rate of $28.4 million per week.

“This is a huge hemorrhage on our scarce foreign exchange reserves, and cannot continue,” Emefiele told a news conference in the capital Abuja.

The price of crude oil also recently dropped briefly below the widely watched $30-per-barrel level on Tuesday, extending a selloff that has sliced almost 20% off prices this year amid deepening concerns about fragile Chinese demand and the absence of output restraint.

Ongoing tension between two of the world’s biggest oil suppliers Iran and Saudi Arabia is also likely to mean that the market will remain volatile, which will inevitably lead to a weakened Naira as crude oil production accounts for 78% of Nigeria’s economy.

Military Insists Boko Haram Has Been Wiped Out

The Nigerian military has insisted the Boko Haram insurgency has been decimated in the country as members of the group can no longer launch attacks.

President Muhammadu Buhari promised last year that the insurgency will be completely wiped out. Although there have been pockets of attacks, the military insists Boko Haram cannot cause mayhem.

Daily Post reports that General Gabriel Olonisakin, the chief of defence staff said on Tuesday, January 12 that “Boko Haram has been degraded and they are not fit any longer to carry out coordinated attacks but off course suicide bombing is an issue we are still battling with.”

He assured the people that the military would take the issue of suicide bombing seriously and end the activities in the country.

Senate Moves To stop FEC From Approving Contracts

The Senate on Wednesday, January 13 2016 moves to stop Federal Executive Concil (FEC) to stop approving contracts.

This was said while the senators while deliberating on a motion titled: Urgent need to empanel the National Council on Public Procurement of Nigeria.

Ali Ndume, one of the sponsors of the motion and Senate leader strongly spoke against the council said the senate needs to encourage what is right.

He said: “The FEC is not supposed to be an awarding body. This government will welcome the idea that the senate is encouraging it to do the right thing and saddle with the responsibility to do what the Federal Executive Council is doing.

“We have to change the ways things are done so it can be done properly.

40 Important Thoughts to Keep You Motivated Throughout Your Life

We all have goals that we’re tring to achieve — getting into better shape; achieving financial freedom; traveling to a dream destination; and so on. But motivation can be lost, especially in the face of challenges or difficult work. Remember that your thoughts are powerful, and negative thinking can prevent you from achieving your goals. The flip side is that positive thoughts can be just as powerful. If you feel unmotivated, read on below to find the words of wisdom that will inspire your heart and motivate your mind.

1. I can do anything. You really can do anything you set your mind to!

2. This is why I can. Give yourself reasons why you can do something.

3. I deserve more. So, work for it.

4. It’s never too late. Age is only a number, it’s never too late to get a fresh start.

Missing Budget: Saraki, Buhari Meet Behind Closed Doors

Following reports that the 2016 budget submitted to the National Assembly is missing, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and President Muhammadu Buhari have met behind closed doors.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Bukola Saraki reprtedly met behind closed-doors.

See How Tiwa Savage Share Adorable Moments With Son

Mavin’s first lady Tiwa Savage has joined her colleagues in rocking the joys of motherhood as she and her baby boy, Jamil clinched a deal with Pampers baby diaper in Lagos, on Monday, January 11, at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers.

Tiwa Savage’s baby Jamil Balogun

Senate Summons Health Minister Over Lassa Fever

The Senate has extended invitation to the minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole, to brief it over the current outbreak of Lassa fever in 10 states in the country.

File photo of minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole

Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso from Ogun Central moved the motion for the invitation of the minister.

Kiss Daniel Survives Car Accident

Afro pop star Kiss Daniel is grateful to God for being alive today as he survived a car accident yesterday, January 12.

File photo of Afro Pop star Kiss Daniel.


The fast rising star whose real name is Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel in an Instagram post today, January 12 revealed how he and his music producer DJ Coublon were rescued from the scene of their car accident in Lekki.

Metuh Ready To Reveal Jobs He Did For Jonathan - Official

The national publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oliseh Metuh has indicated his interest to make public all the assignments he did for Nigeria’s past president, Goodluck Jonathan during the last presidential election.

Olisa Metuh,national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presently in EFCC custody.

How Lagos Can Generate Tax - Lawmaker

Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts for Local Government, Bisi Yusuf, in this interview with Naij.com, speaks on how Lagos state has fared with its budget as well as how to shore up the revenue generation capacity of the state.

Let us know your plans for the Local Government Councils in Lagos as Chairman of the House Committee on Public Account for Local Governments.

What we are suggesting is that the local councils should not sit on the fence and that they must think outside the box. They should not depend solely on federal allocations, which is not stable. They should go all out to generate revenues, and block all the loopholes. Once they do this, it would be better and whatever they get from the federal government would just be an addition. The LSHA has told them about preparing budgets and they would certainly work based on the acumen of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Again, their capital projects must be higher than the recurrent like what is happening at the state level, where capital expenditure is more than recurrent expenditure. The local councils should not spend all their monies on overhead costs.

The Scientists Resolve: Being In Love Is The Same Hormonal Condition As Being Drunk

The effects of alcohol and the «love hormone» oxytocin aren’t all that different, according to a study review done by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK. More specifically, both can lead to great euphoria and some negative, even destructive behavior as well.